my beloved granmother, ruth
passed away last week, peacefully in her sleep.
a lot of people have been asking me,
was it sudden or expected?
when i say she was in hospice care & 90 years old
people often think that it must have been expected
but it wasn't. i was not ready to loose her.
she still had so much life to give & share.
although her body was getting weak, her mind was so clear.
she could remember the oldest memories, and also
ask about everyday things like my work & my friends.
she loved sweet treats and the new york yankees.
she loved my outfits & jewlery & always made me feel like
i was the most beautiful girl she'd ever seen.
she thought jim was such a good man &
believed we were a great pair.
i'll miss her stories & holding her hand.
i miss her smile & her laugh.
from the book of ruth.
